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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.25, 512.93 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.25, 512.93 and 218.80 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.25 : 512.93 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.25/512.93 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.25x = 512.93 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.25x = 112,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,229.72/342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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